Terra Frank, Founder/President

Terra Frank is a Licensed NCIDQ Interior Designer with extensive experience in architectural design. She has designed, drafted, and managed diverse projects, including high-end custom residential designs, remodeling, commercial, and hospitality projects across Washington, Northern Nevada, and California. Terra's passion for historic architecture and preservation led her to become a founding member of Friends of Swansonville, where she actively engages the community in preserving its history. She has restored several historic buildings, utilizing a broad range of preservation skills. Terra currently resides with her son on an original homesteader's property in Swansonville.

Tim Renesma

Tim is married and has two grown children living in Seattle, Washington. He received his education from West Point, where he earned a BS, and the University of Maine, where he completed a BS/MS in Forestry. After serving four years in Germany, Tim joined the Maine Army National Guard as an Environmental Engineer, overseeing their environmental program. He later held various environmental roles at the Pentagon and retired from the Army as a Colonel. Following his military career, Tim worked as a Systems Engineer at US Army sites in Livorno, Italy, and Fort AP Hill, Virginia, until retiring from civil service. He also deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq during this time. Tim has lived in Port Ludlow for nearly six years and has been actively involved in several nonprofits, including serving as Treasurer for Audubon and volunteering for the National Park Service. He continues to volunteer with various organizations in Jefferson County, Washington.

Jake Thomas

Jake Thomas holds a degree in architecture and architectural history, with seventeen years of experience as a historic preservation professional. After a 40-year career with state and local government, he and his wife have retired to Port Ludlow to be near their grandchildren. They have longstanding family connections to Olympus Beach and a deep appreciation for the unique character of the area.

Paul Hinton

Paul Hinton graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1961. Following his graduation, he completed pilot training in September 1962 and subsequently flew both transport and fighter aircraft. He separated from the USAF in 1966 and was hired by American Airlines while continuing to serve in the New York Air National Guard.

During his tenure at American Airlines, Paul served in various roles, including Captain, Check Airman, Examiner, Fleet Manager, and Chief Pilot for International Operations, before retiring in 2000. After retiring, he joined Flight Safety Boeing, which was shortly thereafter acquired by Boeing. As a Boeing employee, Paul served as Vice President of Aviation Training.

In addition to his aviation career, Paul attended law school, graduating in 1977, and practiced as a trial lawyer for a business-oriented firm for ten years.

Earl Henrikson

Earl Henrikson recently retired after a 30-year career in construction, construction estimating, and construction management. For the final 16 years of his career, he worked as a consultant to FEMA, estimating disaster damages and writing grants for the Public Assistance Program. In 2015, Earl and his wife, Laura, purchased a home in Port Ludlow. They look forward to becoming active members of the community, contributing to the restoration of the Swansonville Church.

Kendra Hermanson

Kendra Hermanson is a direct descendant of pioneer Hans Swanson and a third-generation Washingtonian. Born in Seattle and raised in Federal Way, she spent many weekends and vacations at her grandparent's farm in Chimacum and the family beach house in Mats Mats.

The little church on the hill in Swansonville was a familiar sight in her childhood, though it gained new significance when she saw it through the eyes of others. Now, she shares a passion for restoring the church and preserving the history of the area and her ancestors.

In 2008, Kendra and her husband bought her grandparent's farm, where they enjoyed many happy years. Recently, she moved to Port Townsend with her two cats, Boo and Gracie. While adjusting to life "in town," Kendra appreciates the surroundings and the new connections she's making in this charming corner of the world.

Alex Liberato

Alex Liberato arrived in the Port Ludlow area in 2020 with his partner and has since become involved in efforts to document, restore, and share the history of human activity on the Olympic Peninsula. He has discovered that this historic area is abundant, vibrant, and unique. Alex aligns with Friends of Swansonville’s mission to restore the village’s oldest surviving building and to find creative ways to preserve local oral history.

He owns a design and brand house on the Olympic Peninsula named Alcyone Reserve, catering to professional services firms in multimedia and branding projects. Outside of work, Alex dedicates his time to growing Pride Port Ludlow and podcasting about UFOs and supernatural phenomena.